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Sir Graves Ghastly was a character created by Cleveland-born actor Lawson J. Deming (1913–2007) for the popular television show of the same name. Sir Graves was a vampire whose persona, look, and exaggerated laugh ("Nnnnyeah-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaaaaah!") were intended to parody the cliched portrayal of vampires in horror films of the time.
3 sie 2022 · Vintage Detroit TV Horror Host Highlights & 1989 WXYZ TV Interview! Plus "Creepy Classics" with Vincent Price! If you like this, you're sure to like my monster themed art!...
27 wrz 2019 · Sir Graves was the longest-lasting Horror Show Host in Michigan...loved by kids AND adults! Here's some info!
"Sir Graves Ghastly" was a horror movie host popular on local Detroit TV in the 1960s and '70s. Sir Graves (played by Lawson J. Deming) had his self-titled show air on...
9 paź 2023 · Many a Detroit Baby Boomer will shed a tear in memory of Lawson Deming's Sir Graves Ghastly character. David Deming's eulogy at his father's funeral service attributed the longevity of his father's career to "his warm spirit and genuine love of kids."
Lawson J. Deming (April 23, 1913 – April 24, 2007) was a radio and TV character actor best known in Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., and parts of Canada as the Saturday afternoon television horror movie host "Sir Graves Ghastly."
17 paź 2022 · The life-sized relief sculpture of Sir Graves Ghastly created by his son David Deming. We had over 1000 people out this weekend to celebrate the Detroit horror host’s legacy and watch three great Frankenstein films. Thanks to David the work is now a permanent fixture in our inner lobby.
